Scott Coach
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This loophole for public officials to change party after their election to office needs to be addressed. https://www.msn.com/en-us/...
04:16 AM - Oct 22, 2023
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T. Naught
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In response to Scott Coach.
i’m less concerned with the party label on their lapel, and more with their actions in office. like, oops did we elect a Manchin democrat? 😬

party affiliation is a form of signaling intent, though. acting contrary to what you’ve promised (signaled) to voters IS fraud, morally.
08:42 AM - Oct 22, 2023
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Scott Coach
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In response to T. Naught.
When margins are thin and one party can take advantage, dark money can be used. Ideology can be thrown out the window. There should be ways to confirm why a party affiliation change happens during holding office.
09:19 AM - Oct 22, 2023
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Anton Brakhage
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In response to Scott Coach.
Making it illegal to change parties would essentially mandate politicians put party loyalty over all other considerations. And be grossly undemocratic. It's right up there with age/term limits for elected office and the Electoral College for "ideas to fix democracy by making it less democratic".
04:37 AM - Oct 22, 2023
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Scott Coach
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In response to Anton Brakhage.
They were elected by party affiliation and belief by the voters, therefore during their time serving in office they should not change party. They wait until after their term is over to change party. It’s fraud.
04:55 AM - Oct 22, 2023 (Edited)
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Isa-Lee Wolf
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In response to Anton Brakhage.
I don't think anyone is suggesting making it illegal to ever switch parties. But to do so after being elected is a clear fraud, a bait-and-switch.

We don't allow that anywhere else, and there is a First Amendment exception for fraudulent advertising.
08:15 AM - Oct 22, 2023
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